AaB Aalborg
Four league titles then a first relegation in 2023
Aalborg
North Jutland home of Denmark’s own Candystripes
Poster boys
Peterjon Cresswell visits Lewes FC, whose astute, ambitious and committed owner-membership has salvaged a century-old football club and created a going concern out of little-known non-leaguers. First, though, Sussex’s own Rossoneri must overcome Harrow Borough in the Isthmian League Premier this Easter Saturday at the equally venerable Dripping Pan. The first thing you see are […]
From earthquake to Serie A?
In only in their second season in Serie B, little Carpi stand at the cusp of Serie A. On Wednesday they take on regional rivals and second-placed Bologna, whose pedigree includes seven titles. Kate Carlisle travels to this town of 70,000 souls, shaken to the core when a terrible earthquake struck during the team’s promotional […]
Letzigrund
Switzerland’s major groundshare with a track record
Zürich
Financial and FIFA capital, home of great city rivalry
More than a story
On the eve of El Clásico, Peterjon Cresswell visits Barcelona – and Budapest, where a new book and separately produced film celebrate the dramatic life and achievements of three players did much to create the club’s legend. The book, a memorial to Sándor Kocsis, is having its Catalan version launched on Tuesday – in a […]
Friday night fever
Spring is in the air and leagues across Europe are reaching the business end of the season. But in Ireland, football has only just sprung back into life after its winter hibernation. This Friday evening sees Dundalk, crowned champions last October, host the Dublin club they wrested the title from, St Patrick’s Athletic. Peter Doyle […]
Go west
When record Irish champions Shamrock Rovers host MLS champions LA Galaxy this Saturday, it not only means a return to Tallaght for national icon Robbie Keane. The pre-season fixture has echoes of the summer of ’67, when Rovers took part in a pioneering league in the States. Peter Doyle speaks to Rovers club historian Robert […]